Core i7-860 vs Phenom II X6 1035T
Core i7-860
Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-860 is positioned at rank 986 and the Phenom II X6 1035T is on rank 192, so the Phenom II X6 1035T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-860
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1035T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-860 | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-860 | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-860 and Phenom II X6 1035T
Core i7-860
The Core i7-860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $229.
Phenom II X6 1035T
The Phenom II X6 1035T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,012 points. Launch price was $189.
Processing Power
The Core i7-860 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1035T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1035T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Core i7-860 versus 3.1 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1035T — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i7-860 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-860 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-860 scores 3,011 against the Phenom II X6 1035T's 3,012 — a 0% lead for the Phenom II X6 1035T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-860 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1035T.
| Feature | Core i7-860 | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.46 GHz+12% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+8% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Lynnfield (2009−2010) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,011 | 3,012 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,670 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-860 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Phenom II X6 1035T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-860 | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1156 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-860) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1035T). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1035T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Phenom II X6 1035T rivals Core i5-750.
| Feature | Core i7-860 | Phenom II X6 1035T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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